Don't have Housing proof letter for UC and landlady will not give a letter for UC ?

welshmoneylover

This whole episode sounds fishy to me and I think the OP is on very sticky ground especially with going overseas. This is taxpayer money after all and I hope every penny is paid back.

JJC1956

Has anyone taken into consideration that the ‘little old lady’ probably isn’t telling HMRC about her monthly income, therefore hasn’t paid any TAX on the cash she has been receiving for many years. It suits her and she has plainly made it clear that she doesn’t want the OP back.
Methinks the OP needs to find somewhere else to stay when he returns, as he will owe 2 months rent to landlady and might also have UC on his case.

kayshaw555

JJC1956 said:

Has anyone taken into consideration that the ‘little old lady’ probably isn’t telling HMRC about her monthly income, therefore hasn’t paid any TAX on the cash she has been receiving for many years. It suits her and she has plainly made it clear that she doesn’t want the OP back.
Methinks the OP needs to find somewhere else to stay when he returns, as he will owe 2 months rent to landlady and might also have UC on his case.

@JJC1956 True. Inspite of me being away i will still have to pay rent to my LL and UC will not pay me as i have been away for 2 months now and just informed UC last week about it. I wasn't aware that i need to inform UC if am leaving the UK  

poppy12345

kayshaw555 said:

JJC1956 said:

Has anyone taken into consideration that the ‘little old lady’ probably isn’t telling HMRC about her monthly income, therefore hasn’t paid any TAX on the cash she has been receiving for many years. It suits her and she has plainly made it clear that she doesn’t want the OP back.
Methinks the OP needs to find somewhere else to stay when he returns, as he will owe 2 months rent to landlady and might also have UC on his case.

@JJC1956 True. Inspite of me being away i will still have to pay rent to my LL and UC will not pay me as i have been away for 2 months now and just informed UC last week about it. I wasn't aware that i need to inform UC if am leaving the UK  

If you're out of the UK for more than 1 month then yes you do need to inform them.   Any money you're received after this time will be an overpayment. It can be paid for up to 6 months if you're going for medical treatment.

deannagone

When did your relative get ill? Why did you specifically have to return rather than someone else taking care of this person?

What is the problem? 

Why do you say it will be some time before you are able to return to the UK?

When did you leave the UK to help your relative? Do you have proof of this?

I am wondering if there is some reason you can use to explain your extended absence from the UK.  

kayshaw555

deannagone said:

When did your relative get ill? Why did you specifically have to return rather than someone else taking care of this person?

What is the problem? 

Why do you say it will be some time before you are able to return to the UK?

When did you leave the UK to help your relative? Do you have proof of this?

I am wondering if there is some reason you can use to explain your extended absence from the UK.  

Had to travel as relative is in ICU and on ventilator due to covid and i was mentally stressed in the UK due to what's going on there. i can't return back soon as country i am is in a Red list and i cant afford to spend £1750 for 10 days compulsory quarantine in the UK . Also i personally need medical attention which i couldn't get it in the UK as they were not seeing patients due to covid.

I left UK in April 2021 . Do i have to give proof of this to UC ? ( flight ticket or passport stamp ) As i wasn't aware and failed to inform them which is my mistake. 

Its ok if i don't get any benefit in the future but i don't want to make it worst now and be in the wrong books of DWP , plus its difficult to talk to them at times. at least people in this forum are helpful and giving their time and sharing their knowledge to help people . Appreciate it and thanks to all. 

tomtom256

You can leave a journal message 24/7 unless the system is down to explain that you left the country. It isn't that hard to tell them.

kayshaw555

tomtom256 said:

You can leave a journal message 24/7 unless the system is down to explain that you left the country. It isn't that hard to tell them.

Ok thanks and do i have to upload any proof of leaving the uk ?

poppy12345

You can keep claiming Universal Credit if you’re going abroad for up to a month if at the start of the absence you don't plan to be away for more than one month. It may be extended up to two months if the absence is caused by the death of your partner, child or close relative who is with you. 

If you’re going abroad for medical treatment or accompanying your partner or child for treatment, you can get it for up to six months. Of course it will depend on exactly what medical treatment it is.

pmlindyloo

I do think your best way forward is to write in your journal explaining all your circumstances.

Give them as much information and evidence that you can.

Explain when you went, where you went and why you went.  Also explain that you cannot get back due to the country being on the red list and not being able to afford the isolation fees.

What you really need is an extension of time until you can return to the UK and try to sort out everything.

Of course you will also need to explain that your landlady is refusing to provide a letter proving that you are a lodger in your house.  Explain that she is aged ? years and has dementia.  No one has power of attorney for her and immediate family are not being helpful. Explain that it is difficult to deal with this when out of the country but on your return you will endeavour to sort this out.

It is possible that they might defer any overpayment until you have time to sort this out.  It is probable that they will stop your UC which you have said is not a problem at the moment.

You have nothing to lose by being totally upfront and everything to gain if they give you an extension of time.

One of the good things about UC is that you can communicate easily through your journal as they can with you.

Good luck.